REVISED 3/13/2025 4:50 PM
City of Capitola
City Council Meeting Agenda
Thursday, March 13, 2025 – 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010
Mayor: Joe Clarke
Vice Mayor: Alexander Pedersen
Council Members: Gerry Jensen, Margaux Morgan, Melinda Orbach Regular Meeting of the Capitola City Council – 6 PM
All correspondence received prior to 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding a Council Meeting will be distributed to Councilmembers to review prior to the meeting. Information submitted after 5 p.m. on that Wednesday may not have time to reach Councilmembers, nor be read by them prior to consideration of an item.
1. Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance
Council Members Gerry Jensen, Margaux Morgan, Melinda Orbach, Alexander Pedersen, and Mayor Joe Clarke
2. Additions and Deletions to the Agenda
3. Presentations
Presentations are limited to eight minutes.
A. Proclamation Honoring March 2025 as American Red Cross Month
4. Additional Materials
Additional information submitted to the City after distribution of the agenda packet.
A. Item 8A - Correspondence Received
B. Item 8B - Correspondence Received
C. Item 8C - Correspondence Received
D. Item 8D - Correspondence Received
5. Oral Communications by Members of the Public
Oral Communications allows time for members of the Public to address the City Council on any “Consent Item” on tonight’s agenda, or on any topic within the jurisdiction of the City that is not on the “General Government/Public Hearings” section of the Agenda. Members of the public may speak for up to three minutes, unless otherwise specified by the Mayor. Individuals may not speak more than once during Oral Communications. All speakers must address the entire legislative body and will not be permitted to engage in dialogue. A maximum of 30 minutes is set aside for Oral Communications.
6. Staff / City Council Comments
Comments are limited to three minutes.
7. Consent Items
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All items listed as “Consent Items” will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the Council votes on the action unless members of the City Council request specific items to be discussed for separate review. Items pulled for separate discussion will be considered following General Government. Note that all Ordinances which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
A. City Council Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve minutes from the special meeting on February 26, 2025 and the regular meeting on February 27, 2025.
B. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Calendar
Recommended Action: Approve the Budget Meeting Calendar for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26.
C. Lease with MRA Sales, Inc.
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to sign a three-year lease agreement between the City of Capitola and MRA Sales, Inc. for concessionary beach services at Esplanade Park, for a total revenue of $6,399.
D. FY 2023-24 Audit Report
Recommended Action: Receive a report on the FY 2023-24 annual audit.
8. General Government / Public Hearings
All items listed in “General Government / Public Hearings” are intended to provide an opportunity for public discussion of each item listed. The following procedure pertains to each General Government item: 1) Staff explanation; 2) Council questions; 3) Public comment; 4) Council deliberation; 5) Decision.
A. Rail Trail Project Town Hall Plan
Recommended Action: Approve the proposed town hall meeting plan and outreach strategy.
B. Public Outreach Long Term Plan for Capitola Wharf
Recommended Action: Receive report regarding the draft long term concepts for the Capitola Wharf and direct staff to proceed with public outreach in April and May 2025 utilizing the concepts.
C. Annexation Request for 1610 Bulb Avenue
Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to the Local Agency Formation Commission in support of or opposition to the annexation of 1610 Bulb Avenue into Capitola city limits.
D. Appointment of Capitola Representative to Measure Q Oversight Advisory Board Recommended Action: Appoint a member of the public to serve as Capitola’s representative on the Measure Q Citizens Oversight Advisory Board.
9. Adjournment - The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is on March 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
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How to View the Meeting
Meetings are open to the public for in-person attendance at the Capitola City Council Chambers located at 420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, California, 95010.
Other ways to Watch:
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Notice regarding City Council: The City Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola.
Agenda and Agenda Packet Materials: The City Council Agenda and the complete Agenda Packet are available for review on the City’s website and at Capitola City Hall prior to the meeting. Need more information? Contact the City Clerk’s office at 831-475-7300.
Agenda Materials Distributed after Distribution of the Agenda Packet: Pursuant to Government Code §54957.5, materials related to an agenda item submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Reception Office at City Hall, 420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, California, during normal business hours.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Disability-related aids or services are available to enable persons with a disability to participate in this meeting consistent with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Assisted listening devices are available for individuals with hearing impairments at the meeting in the City Council Chambers. Should you require special accommodations to participate in the meeting due to a disability, please contact the City Clerk’s office at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting at 831-475-7300. In an effort to accommodate individuals with environmental sensitivities, attendees are requested to refrain from wearing perfumes and other scented products.
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